Forklift Operator- (Day & Midnight Shifts)
About The Position
Forklift Operator- Days or Midnights Schedule: Days (7:00am-3:00pm) Midnight:(11:00pm-7:am) Why This Role Safety-first culture: See something, say something. Modern equipment: Well-maintained PIT fleet Impact & variety: You work across all departments & machines in the facility. What You'll Do Operate forklifts safely: You will move, stage, and store steel coils and finished goods; complete and log daily PIT inspections. Keep machines productive: Align orders/picklists per machine schedule, empty scrap tubs, clear finished product, align orders/picklists per machine schedule. Expedite materials based on customer priorities; support crane operations and Shipping/Receiving as required. Use IT systems (Oracle) to locate, transact, and reconcile inventory; maintain accurate labels and picklists. Contribute to CI: Use daily transformation tools; raise hazards/ideas; help standardize work. Own your area: Keep aisles clear, materials stacked/tagged and housekeep to 5S standards. All other duties as assigned to support safe, reliable throughput. What You Bring Safety mindset: Complete daily equipment inspections, follow job instructions and standard operating procedures; identify and fix the operation when something's not right. Detail & pace: Places coils precisely, works efficiently without cutting corners. Team player: Clear communication including hand signals and radio etiquette; supports all machines and operations throughout the facility. Tech basics: Comfortable with evolving technology (Oracle a plus). Attendance & reliability: Strong attendance record-this role supports live production. Nice to Have Steel/coil or heavy manufacturing experience Overhead crane exposure Current PIT certification (we also train/recertify) Physical & Work Environment Lift/pull up to ~35 lbs. occasionally; frequent sitting on equipment; bending/twisting/standing. Indoor mill environment: required PPE provided (safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, etc.). Pay & Benefits $21-$26/hr. depending on experience + afternoon/midnight shift premium Overtime pay: Time and a half after 40 hours, double time after 48 hours • Paid vacation + 11 paid holidays • Day 1 benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance (we cover 87% of medical costs!) • 401(k): 3% automatic company contribution - plus match up to 2% • Quarterly profit-sharing: Average annual payout of $6,000-$10,000 • $180 boot allowance • Tuition reimbursement + $5,000 adoption benefit • Free coffee, hot drinks, on-site barbershop, and fitness center Important: All candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check. Worthington Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Requirements
- Safety mindset: Complete daily equipment inspections, follow job instructions and standard operating procedures; identify and fix the operation when something's not right.
- Detail & pace: Places coils precisely, works efficiently without cutting corners.
- Team player: Clear communication including hand signals and radio etiquette; supports all machines and operations throughout the facility.
- Tech basics: Comfortable with evolving technology (Oracle a plus).
- Attendance & reliability: Strong attendance record-this role supports live production.
Nice To Haves
- Steel/coil or heavy manufacturing experience
- Overhead crane exposure
- Current PIT certification (we also train/recertify)
Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts safely: You will move, stage, and store steel coils and finished goods; complete and log daily PIT inspections.
- Keep machines productive: Align orders/picklists per machine schedule, empty scrap tubs, clear finished product, align orders/picklists per machine schedule.
- Expedite materials based on customer priorities; support crane operations and Shipping/Receiving as required.
- Use IT systems (Oracle) to locate, transact, and reconcile inventory; maintain accurate labels and picklists.
- Contribute to CI: Use daily transformation tools; raise hazards/ideas; help standardize work.
- Own your area: Keep aisles clear, materials stacked/tagged and housekeep to 5S standards.
- All other duties as assigned to support safe, reliable throughput.
Benefits
- Overtime pay: Time and a half after 40 hours, double time after 48 hours
- Paid vacation + 11 paid holidays
- Day 1 benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance (we cover 87% of medical costs!)
- 401(k): 3% automatic company contribution - plus match up to 2%
- Quarterly profit-sharing: Average annual payout of $6,000-$10,000
- $180 boot allowance
- Tuition reimbursement + $5,000 adoption benefit
- Free coffee, hot drinks, on-site barbershop, and fitness center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Primary Metal Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
